Car Pulled From Massive Debris Dam Behind Acorn Court in Kingston Springs

Posted by kingstonsprings on June 4, 2010 · 2 Comments 

Heavy machinery fills the massive canyon created when the Harpeth River changed course during the May 2010 flood destroying the natural habitat of this area.

By now, many people are aware the Harpeth River jumped its banks, changed course, and ripped through an area of Kingston Springs tearing up road, carrying away houses, and destroying natural habitat during the May 2010 flood.

A month later, the mystery of what lies beneath the rock, trees, and mud the river carried with it remains.

Part of that mystery was solved this week when workers pulled a car from one of the massive debris dams blocking drainage along the creek known by locals as ‘muddy branch’.

Workers pull a car from the massive debris dams along ‘muddy branch’ creek behind Acorn Court in Kingston Springs.

“It was a nice car, too,” said one of the workers in the area. “It’s completely destroyed now.”

Acorn Court resident Terry Hall said, “It’s that missing Camaro. It’s all crushed, but it’s there just sitting out in the open now.”

Neighbors openly wondered if a Camaro washed away in the flood would eventually be found in the aftermath behind Acorn Court.

Hall said a cub cadet riding lawn mower was also found buried in one of the massive debris dams behind her home.

Progress is made to re-establish the flow of water along "muddy branch" creek behind Acorn Court in Kingston Springs.

A worker in the area warned, “We’re stirring up a lot of snakes in the area with what we’re doing here.” He reported seeing at least one copperhead four feet in length.

A fire was burning in the area. The air which has carried a strong smell of raw sewage for the past month is now thick with smoke.

Smoke fills the air behind Acorn Court in Kingston Springs as some wood is burned during clean-up efforts.

Area residents are seeking reassurance from city officials that the fire behind their home is being managed safely. Their main concerns are air quality and the health and safety of the remaining trees living in the area.

“These trees shade our back yard and block the view of the devastation below,” said Robert Hall.

Hundreds of trees were destroyed when the Harpeth River jumped its banks and raged over 40 feet high through this once tranquil wildlife habitat in Kingston Springs.

A truck working to clear debris and establish water flow behind Acorn Court drives by the root ball of one of the largest sycamore trees in the area. It was one of hundreds of large trees destroyed by the raging flood waters in this area.

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